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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
Albemarle High School, Charlottesville VA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
35–54°F · low rain risk
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2025
50–72°F
rain
2024
38–62°F
dry
2023
29–47°F
dry
2022
33–61°F
dry
2021
32–52°F
dry
2020
52–68°F
dry
2019
32–62°F
dry
2018
40–55°F
dry
2017
37–55°F
dry
2016
37–50°F
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26th, 2026
- Time: 9:00 am
- Location: Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA
- Course: Neighborhood course with flat stretches and gentle rolling hills, totaling 133 feet of elevation gain
Beneficiaries
- Support: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
- Mission: Provide critical food resources to individuals and families in need
- Food Bank: The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves Central Virginia as an affiliate of Feeding America
- Local Impact: Loaves & Fishes distributes food directly to families, allowing visits up to twice per month
Registration Information
- Cost: $35 starting Sept. 1
- Includes: Soft technical race t-shirt while supplies last
- Deadline: Sign up by October 26 to guarantee a race shirt
- Teams: Participants can register as individuals or teams: fastest cumulative times win bragging rights
Race Day Details
- Timing: Chip timing provided by Blue Ridge Timing
- Packet Pickup: Hosted by Connect Church (2080 Lambs Rd)
- Refund Policy: No race refunds or deferrals
- Strollers: Permitted only in the last wave, no exceptions
Medical and Support Services
- EMT Support: Local Albemarle EMT medical services will be on site
- Community Thanks: Appreciation for all volunteers ensuring a safe race experience
- Community Involvement: Heartfelt thanks to sponsors, partners, and volunteers
- Packet Pickup Schedule: Tuesday, Nov. 24 (3-6 pm): Wednesday, Nov. 25 (1-5 pm)
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Avoid Lines: Pick up your packet on Tuesday or Wednesday to avoid race morning lines
- Race Morning: Packet pickup available from 7:45 am - 8:30 am
- Late Registration: Available from Wed., Nov 25, 6 pm thru Thurs., Nov. 26th, 8:30 am
- Late Price: Increases to $48
Virtual Option
- Run Anywhere: Complete your Turkey Trot 5k anywhere between 11/26/2025-11/29/2025 until 5:00 pm
- T-shirt Guarantee: Sign up by Oct 26 to guarantee a t-shirt in your size
Stay Updated
- Race Updates: Follow our Facebook page at CvilleTurkeyTrot
- Email Notifications: Stay tuned to your race emails for updates, changes or additional packet pickup instructions
Race Link
- Learn More: Visit the race details at Charlottesville Turkey Trot 5k
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